Kolkata, July 11 -- Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) for redevelopment, restoration, and beautification of the historic Kumartuli Ghat on the eastern bank of Ganga, marking a landmark move under the Swachhata Initiative of the Kolkata port.
Port chairman Rathendra Raman and Subrat Tripathy, president of business development at APSEZ Ltd and others were present during the signing of the agreement, a PPP initiative to rejuvenate the cultural and heritage-rich location along the Hooghly river.
The Kumartuli Ghat-known for its legacy in traditional idol-making-will undergo heritage-compliant redevelopment and beautification, wit...